How Do I Calculate the Output of My Wind Turbine Using Faraday's Law?

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To calculate the output of a wind turbine using Faraday's Law, the key parameters include the coil dimensions, turns, and the magnetic field strength. For the given setup with 2-inch coils, 80 turns, and a magnet with a surface field of 6403 Gauss, a rough estimate of the voltage output at 1 RPM is approximately 36 mV per coil. The calculation involves the coil area and an estimated flux density of ±0.32T, using the constant 4.44 for sinusoidal flux density. Additional details like the presence of an iron circuit could influence the output, but the calculations suggest limited output at the specified speed. Understanding these principles can help in optimizing wind turbine design and performance.
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guys I am trying to do calculations for coils that i want to use...i don't know how to do faradays law..this is the information i have...

2inch coils, 80 turns (4layers, 20turns each layer) average diameter is .75 inches. distance from magnet is .25inches.

speed is 80turns in 1.123seconds (1 coil in 1.123 seconds) or .05615 per 4 turns

magnet information (using 2 magnets...one on each side of coil)

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# Dimensions: 3/4" dia. x 1 1/2" thick
# Tolerances: ±0.002" x ±0.002"
# Material: NdFeB, Grade N42
# Plating/Coating: Ni-Cu-Ni (Nickel)
# Magnetization Direction: Axial (Poles on Flat Ends)
# Weight: 2.87 oz. (81.5 g)
# Pull Force, Case 1: 37.70 lbs
# Pull Force, Case 2: 37.70 lbs
# Surface Field: 6403 Gauss
# Max Operating Temp: 176ºF (80ºC)
# Brmax: 13,200 Gauss
# BHmax: 42 MGOe


this is not a homework problem...im an amateur windmillist

this is what i have...im trying to find output at 1rpm of a 34inch turbine with 21 coils (7 coils each phase) if someone will tell me how to plug in the equations i could do the math, but this is beyond me...if you need more info i will get it. please help.
 
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It's hard to say without more details (do you have an iron circuit for example?) but at that speed don't expect too much.

Here's a very rough calculation.

Coil area approx 0.75" x 0.75" (0.00036 m^2)
flux density approx +/- 0.32T (guestimate)
V would be approx 4.44*0.00036* 0.32 * 80 = 36mV per coil

BTW. The const 4.44 is 2 pi / sqrt(2). It's only really appropriate for sinusoidal fux density but the above calc is only a rough guide anyway.
 
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